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What Do Rashes On The Corners Of The Mouth Indicate?

hi there. My question is. Its been almost a month and the sides of my lips has small cuts (like cold sore) and red like rashes. Do you know what causes it and what treatment should i use? I just put a lip balm for its not dry but maybe the lip balm i'm using is what causes it? Let em know.
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Your symptoms are appearing to be due to a condition known as Angular Chelitis..

It causes rashes and cuts at the corners of the mouth..

Common causes can be due to Iron or Vitamin B 12 deficiency, fungal Infection, dry mouth or dehydration, loss of teeth, excess moisture accumulation etc..

As of now start applying a combination of antifungal, antiseptic and steroid ointment, do cool compresses, and apply thick coat of petroleum jelly to lock moisture..
Take Vitamin B complex supplement..

You can also avoid moisture accumulation in that area..

Hope this helps..

Regards..

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What Do Rashes On The Corners Of The Mouth Indicate?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Your symptoms are appearing to be due to a condition known as Angular Chelitis.. It causes rashes and cuts at the corners of the mouth.. Common causes can be due to Iron or Vitamin B 12 deficiency, fungal Infection, dry mouth or dehydration, loss of teeth, excess moisture accumulation etc.. As of now start applying a combination of antifungal, antiseptic and steroid ointment, do cool compresses, and apply thick coat of petroleum jelly to lock moisture.. Take Vitamin B complex supplement.. You can also avoid moisture accumulation in that area.. Hope this helps.. Regards..